Smyrna News

Heat, Not Rate Hikes, to Blame for Spiking Rutherford County Electric Bills

Aug 13, 2026 at 03:13 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - As a severe heatwave continues to grip the region, area residents may experience a slight shock when opening their electric bills. Some.... Read More

Appeals Court Upholds 11-Year Sentence in Rutherford County DUI No. 9 Case

Aug 07, 2026 at 04:09 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - According to court documents filed by the Clerk of the Appellate Courts last Friday (July 31, 2026), a now 64-year-old man convicted of h.... Read More

Rutherford County Unemployment Rises in June but Remains Below Year-Ago Level

Jul 23, 2026 at 03:03 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Rutherford County’s unemployment rate increased in June, following a broader statewide pattern of higher month-to-month joble.... Read More

Smyrna Police Looking for Shopper Whose Wallet Allegedly Forgot to Clock In

Jul 21, 2026 at 11:35 pm

SMYRNA, Tenn. - Earlier this month, on July 5, a man reportedly walked into the Lowe’s store in Smyrna to do a little bargain browsing and allegedly left with.... Read More

National Youth Soccer Championships Bring Thousands to Rutherford County

Jul 16, 2026 at 06:40 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Rutherford County is welcoming thousands of young athletes and visitors this week as the 2026 US Youth Soccer National Championship.... Read More

Local Property Appraisal Appeals Continue as Rutherford County Assessor Questions Payments to TNAAO

Jul 15, 2026 at 04:29 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Rutherford County Property Assessor Rob Mitchell continues to draw attention to concerns involving the assessment of property across.... Read More

Rutherford County Assessor Seeks State Investigation Into Payments to Dissolved Organization

Jul 13, 2026 at 09:35 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Rutherford County Property Assessor Rob Mitchell is asking Tennessee’s governor and attorney general to investigate public payments made.... Read More

UPDATE: Case Continued for Former Contract Bus Driver Facing 41 Child Sex Abuse-Related Charges

Jul 13, 2026 at 09:06 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - A Rutherford County criminal case involving 41 child sexual abuse-related charges has been continued, with the defendant now sch.... Read More

Court Dates Scheduled for Adults Charged in 2024 Killing of Harlon Dwayne Webb

Jul 08, 2026 at 11:58 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - WGNS has confirmed that one of four suspects tied to a deadly attempted robbery in Smyrna is scheduled to appear in court later thi.... Read More

Pizza Shop Incident Between Worker and Teen Ends with Conviction of Now Ex-Employee Charged with Agg. Sexual Exploitation of Minor

Jul 08, 2026 at 10:02 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - A criminal case that involved a restaurant manager who was accused of having an illegal and inappropriate relationship with one.... Read More

Smyrna Police Seek Public’s Help After Fireworks Tent Thefts Near Fourth of July

Jul 07, 2026 at 05:23 pm

SMYRNA, TN - Fireworks may be a seasonal favorite around New Year’s Eve and the Fourth of July, but Smyrna Police say another activity showed up near the holiday rush as.... Read More

TriStar StoneCrest Earns National Recognition for Stroke Care in Smyrna

Jul 06, 2026 at 11:36 pm

SMYRNA, Tenn. - TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center in Smyrna has earned national recognition from the American Heart Association for its stroke care, receiving the Get Wit.... Read More

Rutherford County K9 Program Gets Boost as Deputies Track Opioids, Meth and Illegal Drug Shipments

Jun 29, 2026 at 10:35 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - For the first time, the Rutherford County Opioid Board recently approved a grant for the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office to purcha.... Read More

Rutherford County Unemployment Holds Low as Local Cities Show Job Market Strength

Jun 25, 2026 at 07:14 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. - New unemployment data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development shows Rutherford County and its municipalities continuin.... Read More

Motorcycle and Injury Crash Rankings Raise Safety Concerns in Rutherford County

Jun 24, 2026 at 08:33 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Rutherford County drivers are showing up, but near the wrong end of Tennessee traffic safety rankings, and newly reviewed data suggests the concern.... Read More

Tennessee Gas Prices Climb, But Rutherford County Still Beats the State Average

Jun 24, 2026 at 08:31 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Tennessee gas prices climbed just enough this week to remind drivers that “cheap” is apparently a relative term, but not enough to knock.... Read More

Smyrna Teen Charged After Allegedly Driving Toward Nashville Police Officer and K-9

Jun 22, 2026 at 09:57 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A Rutherford County teenager from Smyrna was arrested over the weekend after allegedly driving directly toward a Metro Nashville Police officer and his.... Read More

Tennessee Gas Prices Drop, Giving Drivers a Brief Break at the Pump

Jun 15, 2026 at 10:08 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Gas prices may not be the most thrilling topic in Tennessee, but anytime the cost of filling up starts moving in the right direction, i.... Read More

Kyle Chrisley Indicted this Month in Rutherford County Following Alleged Tussle with Deputies this Past December

Jun 10, 2026 at 03:21 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Reality television personality Kyle Chrisley is once again making headlines in Middle Tennessee, but this time the spotlight is shinin.... Read More

UPDATED: Rutherford County Investigators Reveal Names of Victims in Mysterious Ashwood Drive Fire TBI, ATF Assisting in Investigation

Jun 09, 2026 at 06:15 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE: RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. - Rutherford County fire officials have publicly identified the two individuals found deceased inside a Mount Juliet-area residen.... Read More